Coppin State University
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%. 54% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Coppin State University is a public institution located in Baltimore, Maryland with approximately 1,844 undergraduate students enrolled. The school is moderately selective, accepting approximately 46% of applicants. The average net price after financial aid is $9,977 per year. The graduation rate is 26%, and the typical graduate earns $41,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Coppin State University (Coppin) is a public historically black university in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. It is part of the University System of Maryland and a member of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the $6,007 average annual net price makes this one of the most affordable four-year options in Maryland, which is a genuine advantage for cost-conscious students. However, the 26% graduation rate is a serious concern — it means most students who start here don't finish, and that's worth honestly weighing before enrolling. Worth considering if you have a clear plan, a strong support system, and are drawn to its HBCU community in Baltimore, but go in with eyes open about the completion challenge.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 1% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,844 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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